Multiple sclerosis : a self-care guide to wellness /

Education about multiple sclerosis has traditionally been medically oriented and related to disease and dysfunction. In contrast, this brand-new second edition of the Guide continues to focus on staying well in the presence of MS, a disease that - while incurable - can be managed. The book covers a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Holland, Nancy J.
Otros Autores: Halper, June
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Demos : Paralyzed Veterans of America, ©2005.
Edición:2nd ed.
Temas:
Multiple sclerosis > Popular works.
Self-care, Health.
Self Care
Sclérose en plaques > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
Autothérapie.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > Alzheimer's & Dementia.
MEDICAL > Neurology.
Multiple sclerosis.
Self Care.
Multiple sclerosis
Self-care, Health
Popular works
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • An overview of multiple sclerosis / Joseph B. Guraccia and John Boos
  • Hope through research / Patricia O'Looney
  • Disease management / June Halper
  • Fatigue / June Halper
  • Pain management / Mary Ann Picone
  • Maintaining joint flexibility and mobility / June Halper and Nancy J. Holland
  • Bladder and bowel management / Nancy J. Holland and Margie O'Leary
  • Skin care / Linda Guiod
  • Addressing cognitive problems / Nicholas G. LaRocca and Rosalind Kalb
  • Adjusting to changes in sexual function in MS / Frederick W. Foley and Audrey Sorgen
  • Understaing complementary and alternative treatment / Patricia Kennedy and Nancy J. Holland
  • General health issues / June Halper
  • Exercise options and wellness programs / Brian Hutchinson and Richard W. Hicks
  • Your lungs and heart / Linda Lehman and June Halper
  • The role of nutrition in multiple sclerosis / Susan Goodman
  • Coping and stress management / Rosalind C. Kalb and Nicholas G. LaRocca
  • Work, family, and community participation / Nancy T. Law and Beverly Noyes
  • Driving and other transportation issues / Frances Tromp van Holst and Theresa Valois
  • Fitness and recreation / James H. Rimmer
  • Making your home safer and more accessible / Thomas D. Davies and Carol Peredo Lopez
  • Managing financial resources / Thomas Stripling and Dorothy E. Northrop
  • Health insurance options / Dorothy E. Northrop
  • Community living options / Debra Frankel
  • Obtaining personal assistance / Debra Frankel and Pamela F. Cavallo
  • Helpful resources for people with MS / Deborah Hertz and Nancy J. Holland
  • Medications commonly used in multiple sclerosis
  • Glossary.

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